We are reminded that reservations for the San Juan Island Garden Club’s Mount Baker, DiabloLake, and North Cascade Institute overnight hosted excursion must be made by August 1.  The trip takes place September 22 – 24. “Join us for three days exploring the majestic Cascade Mountains, searching for wildflowers, taking quiet walks, and seeing the  Continue Reading

Unique Pink Floyd tribute band Pigs on the Wing will preform two distinct shows at San Juan Community Theatre on July 28, Wish You Were Here and 29, The Wall. Both shows start at 7:30 pm, all ages are welcome… Friday Show July 28: Wish You Were Here: Close your eyes and imagine: The year is  Continue Reading

From the San Juan Islands Museum of Art… Gentle Rebel Rande Cook is an innovating force in Pacific NW Coast First Nation art. Join the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) on Sunday, July 23 at 1:00 p.m. at Brickworks in Friday Harbor as he discusses his work and inspiration. Cook is guaranteed to surprise  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Library Presents: A Free Wednesday Afternoon Family Performance with Leapin’ Louie on July 12 at 1:30 PM at Friday Harbor Elementary School Outdoor Pavilion.  Leapin’ Louis is a master of physical comedy, trick roping, and fancy whip cracking. His high energy show is full of audience participation and stunts.    The performance  Continue Reading

Anne L. Watson lets us know about her new children’s book, “Katie Mouse and the Perfect Wedding“.  Looks like fun!…  Local author Anne L. Watson is no stranger to publishing. Her published books include nine literary novels, five soapmaking manuals, two cookie cookbooks, two housekeeping guides, and a guide to “living apart together.” With her latest, though, Anne  Continue Reading

A notice from the Town of Friday Harbor… The Town’s Park Street Sewer & Water Main Replacement Project is nearly complete. Town has contracted with SJC Public Works to provide chipsealing services to restore the roadway surface next week. Important construction and road closure dates follow. Construction schedule: Beginning Monday, July 17th – SJCPW will  Continue Reading

SAN JUAN   REAL ESTATE MARKET SUMMARY The second quarter results which complete the first half of the year for San Juan Island were very exciting. Per the NWMLS, the dollar volume on San Juan Island was $71,595,607 with a total of 130 transactions. We enjoyed a 25% increase in transaction number and a 42.5% increase  Continue Reading

We hear from County Auditor F. Milene Henley… The San Juan County Elections Office is opening a special three-day filing period for the Port of Orcas Port Commissioner #1 office. Candidate filings can be made in person from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28. Online filings will be  Continue Reading

We hear from Ashley King at the San Juan County Fair headquarters that it is time to put your team together for Fair Feud!… Do you have a fun group of five people that enjoys good-natured, friendly competition? Would you like to promote your business and have fun doing it? Want to get more involved in  Continue Reading

San Juan Community Theatre’s Summer Variety Show starts this week on Thursday… Take a few singers, musicians and tap dancers and add in a belly dancer, a unicyclist, and even more unique talents, and you’ve got an island recipe for a high-spirited cabaret-style variety event. The first ever Sensational Summer Variety Show, a fundraiser for  Continue Reading